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Local Producer Loan Program is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods Market lends money through this program to small, local, independent producers to help them expand their businesses. Funding focuses on capital expansion or expenditures, such as buying more animals, expanding crops, or investing in new equipment or infrastructure.
Desired qualifications include being an organic or animal compassionate producer.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Must be a supplier to Whole Foods Market, have a viable business plan and adequate cash flow to service debt, and collateral is required. Loan amount must not exceed 80% of the total project cost. Preference for producers located within a few hours' drive of a Whole Foods Market store. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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Store Giving is a grant from Whole Foods Market that funds nonprofit organizations focused on food access, environmental stewardship, or closely related community needs in areas surrounding Whole Foods Market store locations. The program is led by Whole Foods team members empowered to address needs in their local communities. Financial support is provided biannually; the October 2026 application deadline is October 11, 2026, with voting from April 28 through May 10, 2026 for the spring cycle. Eligible applicants include US 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Canadian charitable organizations, and UK charitable incorporated organizations operating in communities near Whole Foods stores. Gift card and in-kind donations are not available through this program.
Whole Foods Market Foundation Community First Grant Program is a grant from the Whole Foods Market Foundation that funds nonprofits focused on long-term fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education. Supported programs include community gardens, mobile markets, healthy cooking classes, and urban farms. Since launching eight years ago, the program has awarded 570 grants to 316 organizations in 188 cities, investing over $4.3 million. The grant cycle begins each summer with Team Member nominations, and applications open in July with awards announced in November. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. or registered charities in Canada, focused on adults and older youth (ages 16–22), and nominated by a Whole Foods Market Team Member.
Community Giving Program (In-Kind Donations) is a grant from Whole Foods Market that funds community-based nonprofit organizations through hyperlocal in-kind product donations rather than cash grants. The program nourishes people and the planet by directing surplus food and products to organizations whose missions align with food access, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. Eligible applicants are community-based nonprofit organizations with missions aligned with nourishing people and the planet. Donations are product-based and in-kind; monetary grant amounts are not applicable to this program.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Phase I (FY 2025) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR/STTR topic areas.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by NOAA. This program provides seed funding to small businesses for research and development of innovative technologies across NOAA's mission areas, including climate change adaptation and mitigation, coastal resilience, and extreme weather events. Phase I awards fund a six-month period for conducting feasibility and proof of concept research.